Therapists in Waterville, OH

3/29/2024 - I am currently taking on new Telehealth clients ONLY at this time. Are you struggling with truly feeling heard, acknowledged, and validated? Are you looking for a therapist who provides compassion, accountability, and a collaborative approach? As a therapist, creating a space where you feel safe, heard, and understood is of utmost importance to me. Making the decision to start therapy can be intimidating, and it would be an honor for me to meet you exactly where you are right now and hear your story.

You are not a problem to be solved. In a warm, professional, and safe environment, I can help you learn to better handle your emotional or psychological pain with compassion while developing the skills and resources to make positive changes in your life. I utilize a nonjudgmental approach with open curiosity and evidence-based interventions to overcome obstacles and help you achieve a more fulfilling and satisfying life.

The journey we take through life can prove to be more challenging at times than we expect. You do not have to do it alone. It is my mission to provide a safe and warm environment to discuss those things which may be the most difficult. I see children, teens, and adults- including individuals, families, and couples. I diagnose and treat a broad spectrum of mental and emotional disorders. I have years of experience creating a foundation to meet your needs. Please know that whatever it is that is burdening you, it can be made easier with the help I can give. We will make a good team!

Accepting New Clients! You want your life to be different. You’d love to be able to relax and just be present, but this restlessness inside your mind and body won’t allow you. You’ve attempted to “let it go” or “forgive and forget” the past. You’ve tried LOTS of coping mechanisms: journaling, deep breathing, prayer, meditation, self-help books, talk therapy. You know yourself well, and you know how to cope. But you don’t just want to cope through life or talk about what happened; you want to experience change!

Many people struggle with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and trauma. They can't find relief for their symptoms, and every aspect of their life is affected. They want to lead a better life for themselves but do not know how. As a professional clinical counselor, I have helped many people find answers and improve their quality of life. My clients describe me as caring and compassionate but also straightforward and action oriented. I help people find and accentuate their strengths while letting them decide what is best for them. I also work a lot with trauma and am trained in EMDR.

I specialize in helping individuals & couples cope with anxiety, relationship disconnection, self worth issues, people pleasing behaviors, &/or unresolved past pain. A common reason individuals come to me is because they want help being more authentic or addressing something unresolved from their past. Maybe your story is one of being caught between 2 worlds - what the world or family wants from you and who you want to be? Possibly you are used to supporting others and want someone who will listen to you for a change? Or this strategy of pushing aside issues from your past is leaving you exhausted and breaking down at times.

I do individual and couple therapy. I am often a good fit for clients who want to integrate a spiritual perspective into therapy. By spiritual I mean living authentically, finding deep purpose, forgiving oneself and others, having compassion for yourself and others in the face of life's inevitable challenges, and seeing the sacred in the ordinary. I work with people of different faiths and those with no particular belief. I mix creativity, humor, and metaphors into therapy and encourage "daily practice for the rest of your life" to keep growth going long after therapy concludes. Check out some videos about my approach on my website.

I am happy to help people with various presenting issues including, but not limited to, anxiety, depression, grief, relationships, addictions, eating, body image, trauma, phobias, spirituality, etc. If you are wanting a balanced, normal life, I want to help you! If you have been to therapy before and are tired of just talking about your problems and not progressing, you are in the right place. It may not be easy, but you will thank yourself in the long run!

Through life’s ups and downs, it is crucial for people to be seen, heard, and understood. It is through this validation that my goal is to be a consistent, constant support system for my clients through the ebbs and flows-good and bad. My contribution as a therapist is to provide a safe space for individuals to learn about themselves, explore their minds and hearts, and to challenge themselves when necessary. As for my approach, I often utilize Person Centered and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as well as incorporating mindfulness techniques into treatment plans. I also integrate an eclectic approach to tailor to my clients needs.

With over 25 years' experience working with clients across the lifespan and numerous social and cultural backgrounds, I aim to provide a safe space where clients can feel heard, understood, and most importantly, get answers. My focus of treatment is of CPTSD, or complex trauma, which is a condition brought on by chiildhood traumas that were ongoing and of multiple dimensions. With a combination of DBT skills, trauma work and lots of just listening, I can help you to free yourself from trauma-related beliefs and reactions that are holding you back from living a productive and satisfying life.

Let’s face it, life can be stressful! Do you find yourself stuck in a state of worry, feeling hopeless and unable to complete the tasks of daily life, struggling with body image and eating issues, or dealing with a difficult life change? You do not need to face these issues alone! As a licensed professional clinical counselor I work with my clients to help empower them to make the changes needed to get their lives back and become their best selves! I view myself and my client as a team. Together we will work to build awareness, develop healthier skills, and move towards a more fulfilling life.

I have many years of experience working with early childhood trauma and severe, persistent mental illness, varying from ages of 5 years to 70+. My goal is to empower and advocate for positive change within you, as the individual, and the system as a whole. The place that we will create together is a safe and judgement free space. I work through an Existential foundation, to help those I work with seek meaning and purpose, with skills built from experience with Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, and Cognitive Behavior Therapy, all within the context of a trauma-informed approach.

Helping you overcome life difficulties and reach your full potential is the mission of U Change. We provide various therapies and a safe environment to help you reach your goals. U Change staff are a group of individuals that have faced some major life issues and now have the experience and the education to help you reach your goals.

“I’ve learned that people will forget what you’ve said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” -Maya Angelou. This quote had become my life motto, as it is so true, the way you have been made to feel by another is what can make or break any person. Adults who have experienced trauma, substance abuse, mental heath, emotional exhaustion, and life’s various curveballs deserve to be heard and treated in an environment that is understanding, empathetic, safe, stable, supportive, and non judgmental to begin their journey to heal.

Welcome! Thank you for taking the time to read about me and my therapeutic style. I am a warm and compassionate therapist who enjoys working with adults and adolescents coping with issues related to anxiety and depression. I strive to help clients define and understand their obstacles, set goals, and become empowered to make improvements in their lives.

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Welcome and kudos to you for taking this step! I'm a dually licensed and seasoned therapist. If you are in Ohio and want to address any of the following, please reach out to me at your convenience! Abandonment, addiction, anger, anxiety, bereavement, betrayal, depression, DV, fearfulness, grief, hopelessness, isolation, loneliness, low self-esteem, mood swings, narcissistic or toxic relationships, negativity, neglect, nervousness, panic, perfectionism, post traumatic stress disorder, SA, self-sabotage, sexuality, sleep problems, social anxiety, social skills, stress, substance use, trauma, and/or unhealthy coping skills.

During life's most challenging moments, we can feel overwhelmed and weighed down, making it hard to navigate through our experiences. This can result in various difficulties that impact our ability to find joy in life. As a counselor, my aim is to simplify the counseling journey. While it involves exploring sensitive issues that may be difficult to discuss, my goal is to provide support and guidance as we work together towards your healing and personal growth over time.